Chase RCMP investigating fatal crash that closed Highway 1 on Saturday Motorcyclists dies in crash UPDATE: 5:32 p.m. Chase RCMP are investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a sedan on Highway 1 near Chase. First responders were called to Highway 1 just west of Chase at 11:19 a.m. Saturday following reports of the collision, which claimed the life of the motorcycle rider, Mounties said in a press release. “The motorcycle rider, who was in his early 60s, did not survive his injuries. Nobody
else was seriously hurt,” the release stated. Police said the driver of the sedan remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, adding that the circumstances of the collision remain under investigation. No further details about what led to the crash have been released. Chase RCMP is asking any drivers with dashcam footage recorded between Kamloops and Chase that may show the motorcycle travelling eastbound on Highway 1 before the collision to contact investigators. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact Chase
RCMP at 250-679-3221, citing file 2026-1359. The highway has since reopened in both directions. UPDATE: 4:15 p.m. Mounties have confirmed a serious collision that closed Highway 1 southwest of Chase earlier today was a fatal crash. Chase RCMP Cpl. Ryan Wiedenman confirmed to Castanet the crash was fatal, and said more information will be forthcoming, likely from Southeast District RCMP. UPDATE: 3:23 p.m. DriveBC is reporting that Highway 1 has been cleared on Saturday after the crash. Delays may continue as traffic moves through. UPDATE:
3 p.m. DriveBC is reporting that the crash on the Highway 1 near Chase Saturday is causing major delays. The vehicle incident on the Trans Canada has expanded to between Pinantan Road and Shuswap Chase Creek Road for 13.5 km, 17 to three kilometres west of Chase. The road has opened up to single lane alternating traffic and a detour is in effect. ORIGINAL: 12:20 p.m. Motorists can expect major delays on the Highway 1 near Chase Saturday. DriveBC is reporting a vehicle incident has
closed the Trans Canada in both directions between Old Highway and Chief Neskonlith Drive, five to eight kilometres west of Chase. No detour has been identified by DriveBC and an assessment is ongoing. Castanet will have more information as soon as it becomes available.
Chase RCMP, fatal crash, Highway 1, motorcycle and sedan, dashcam footage, DriveBC, Kamloops, Southeast District RCMP, file 2026-1359
How does Highway 1 get closed for something like this just outta nowhere…
So the rider died but “nobody else was seriously hurt”?? That wording always feels weird to me. Prayers to the family though. I hope they figure out what caused it.
Dashcam between Kamloops and Chase… sure but like how many people actually have video that works, you know? Also why is it always a “circumstances remain under investigation” thing. Could’ve been speeding, could’ve been the sedan pulling out, who knows.
This is sad. But honestly Highway 1 near Chase is sketchy half the time with all the trucks and then nobody respects the lanes. Motorcycle riders always think they can make the turn faster. I’m not saying that’s what happened here, just saying…